mostly sweet & a little bit spicy

Autumn Caramel Apples

What better way to indulge your sweet tooth than with a sweet treat that also involves some fruit. I absolutely love caramel apples, especially when they are coated in pecans and chocolate.

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Also, these are a great homemade treat for Halloween! This is the easiest caramel apple recipe ever! All you will need is 2 bags of those Brach’s caramels, the ones that come individually wrapped, and a bit of heavy cream. Bring a medium pot of water to a simmer and melt the caramels and cream in a glass bowl. It might take a while, but trust me, it’s so worth it!

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Now the caramel will set a bit quickly, so you’ll want to roll it in nuts soon after dipping. Let it set completely before drizzling on chocolate though, otherwise you’ll have a mess on your hands. I used the same melting chocolate that I used for these cake pops.

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You can leave them plain too, customize them to whatever you and your family likes! You can even make some “mummified” versions like the one below!

Photography by Allyson Regan

How scary does that look??? Either way, make sure to eat them semi-soon after making them. Also, use pretty sturdy sticks so that you don’t have to worry about them breaking or falling off. If you need another, more adult, way to celebrate Halloween today, check out this spooky cocktail! Enjoy!